POLICE BEAT: Feb. 14 news from Peterborough police

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Domestic Assault Arrest:
A 26-year-old woman, and a 33-year-old man, have been involved in an on-again off-again relationship for approximately two years. On Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7:15 p.m., the couple became involved in an argument at their home.
During the argument the man reported that the woman punched him in the mouth. He called police and as a result of the investigation, she was arrested and charged with assault. She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2013.
The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

Domestic Assault Arrest:
A 33-year old man, and a 25-year-old woman, were in a relationship for approximately five years. On Feb. 3, at noon the accused visited the home of the victim.
During their conversation, the man became angry with the woman. She reported that he ripped a phone off the wall, preventing her from calling police and forced her into a bathroom where he kicked the door and would not let her leave.
She was eventually able to leave the room at which time she reported the man grabbed her hair and uttered threats.
The man left the home and the woman was able to call police. Police issued for his arrest.
On the morning of Feb. 13, 2013 the man turned himself in at the police station. He was charged with assault, forcible confinement, uttering threats and mischief under $5,000. He was held in custody, appeared in court on Feb. 13, was remanded in custody and will appear again in court on Friday, Feb. 15.
The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

Warrant Arrest:
On Sept. 6, 2012 a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jeffrey William Frank Wilkinson, 25, of Rose Avenue, for the charges of careless driving, drive vehicle while under suspension and use plates not authorized.
On Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., officers were called to the area of Edgewater Boulevard and Wallace Street for a disturbance. One of the complainants reported to police that a man had walked onto the construction site in order to cut through and, when asked, refused to leave the area and became belligerent.
Police found Mr. Wilkinson on Maria Street where he was arrested based on the warrants. He is scheduled to attend court later today (Feb. 14).